Ingers gårdsmat wins Finnmark agricultural award

'We are deeply moved and proud to receive the BU Award from Innovation Norway. Traditions are passed down through generations in our family, and we have devoted countless hours to delivering quality products we can stand behind,' says winner and CEO Inger Johanne Larsen.

At Nyvoll in Alta municipality, she and her daughter Katrine are the company’s only two employees. Their specialities include cured leg of lamb, semi-dried leg of lamb, cured lamb ribs, lamb shank, rolled lamb and cured lamb shoulder, appealing to both local and national markets. Offering products of such high quality takes a great deal of work, and Inger Johanne believes the award recognises their efforts:

‘We are incredibly grateful to the loyal customers who have appreciated our craftsmanship and passion for food over the years. This award recognises the hard work, all the early mornings and late nights that have made Ingers gårdsmat what we are today. It inspires us to keep developing our business, while always respecting the traditions on which it is built,’ she says.

This year, Ingers gårdsmat is producing food from around 600 lambs. The company now aims to grow and expand production. In its assessment, the jury highlights the company’s financial growth and profitability. Among other things, the company has attended the international agricultural festival IGW in Berlin for three consecutive years as part of the Norwegian delegation. Our Regional Director for the Arctic is impressed by the company’s work:

'It is a pleasure to present the Rural Development Award to a women-led business in rural Finnmark with the capacity to innovate and grow. Over the years, the company has brought excellent, high-quality lamb products to market. Through their commitment to agriculture, Inger and Katrine are helping to raise the profile of local food in Finnmark,' says Anne Berit Figenschau.